Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys. Hosted by: Kyle Omlor, Thom Ovacek, Ron Ma

“You live, you learn. You love, you learn.”⁣ ⁣ On this episode of Stage Door, we sit down with Jaymes, Tallie, and Chloe from Stone Productions’ upcoming NW Ohio premiere of "Jagged Little Pill".⁣ ⁣ Inspired by the legendary music of Alanis Morissette, this isn’t the story you might expect. It’s not a biography. It’s a powerful look at a family that appears perfect on the outside while d...

What happens when a shy high school senior auditions for a musical on a whim... and lands the lead? Andrew Kleopfer shares the remarkable journey that took him from never performing on stage to building a professional acting career in just a few years. Andrew talks about discovering theater at Whitmer High School, developing his craft at Owens Community College and the University of Toledo, chasin...

Still Talking, about Which Way to the Stage. Sometimes there's a lot more stuff to talk about after the "stop recording" button has been pushed. Here is just a little clip ⁣ Spotify:⁣ https://open.spotify.com/show/214M4OKBbWcDivndnc2MTu⁣ ⁣ Apple Podcasts:⁣ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stage-door-a-theatre-podcast-hosted-by-two-regular-guys/id1573865415⁣

Starting a theatre company is equal parts passion, creativity, and controlled chaos. Joseph Ball sits down with the team behind the launch of That's Joe Biz Productions to share what inspired him to create a new production company dedicated to bringing fresh theatrical experiences to Northwest Ohio. Joe, Maxwell, and Megan discuss how the company came together, why they chose Which Way to the...

Still Talking, with The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey Sometimes there's a lot more stuff to talk about after the "stop recording" button has been pushed. Here is just a little clip ⁣ Spotify:⁣ https://open.spotify.com/show/214M4OKBbWcDivndnc2MTu⁣ ⁣ Apple Podcasts:⁣ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stage-door-a-theatre-podcast-hosted-by-two-regular-guys/id1573865415⁣

Based on the celebrated novel by James Lecesne, this powerful one-man show follows the investigation into the disappearance of a 14-year-old boy named Leonard Pelkey. As the story unfolds, a small community is forced to confront its assumptions, fears, and understanding of acceptance, identity, and love. John shares what drew him to this extraordinary piece, the unique challenges of portraying mul...

Still Talking, with The Toledo Area Theatre Fest. Sometimes there's a lot more stuff to talk about after the "stop recording" button has been pushed. Here is just a little post⁣ ⁣ Spotify:⁣ https://open.spotify.com/show/214M4OKBbWcDivndnc2MTu⁣ ⁣ Apple Podcasts:⁣ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stage-door-a-theatre-podcast-hosted-by-two-regular-guys/id1573865415⁣

For years, Toledo's theatre community has been growing. More companies. More productions. More opportunities. But also more competition for audiences, volunteers, performers, and support. What if there was one event that brought everyone together? In this episode, we sit down with Toledo Area Theatre Fest founder and president Anber Wilkes to talk about the first-ever Toledo Area Theatre Fest...

Joe Caskey is living the dream. The DFW native and Oklahoma City University graduate joins The Stage Door Podcast to talk about making his national tour debut in A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical . From playing Elvis Presley and the Beast to stepping into one of the biggest touring productions in the country, Joe shares his journey, the realities of life on the road, and what it's li...

Still Talking, with The Creative Women of The Wedding Singer. Sometimes there's a lot more stuff to talk about after the "stop recording" button has been pushed. Here is just a little post⁣ ⁣ Spotify:⁣ https://open.spotify.com/show/214M4OKBbWcDivndnc2MTu⁣ ⁣ Apple Podcasts:⁣ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stage-door-a-theatre-podcast-hosted-by-two-regular-guys/id1573865415⁣

What happens when the Director, Music Director, Choreographer, and Stage Manager of a musical are all women? You get a conversation full of creativity, collaboration, leadership, and some really honest insight into what it feels like to build a show together in a female-led creative room. Stage Door sat down with the powerhouse leadership team behind The Wedding Singer Musical, at The Village Play...

Stage Door Podcast sits down with Elijah Ahmad Lewis, currently starring as the Scarecrow in the all-new national tour of THE WIZ. A multi-award-winning performer with Broadway, television, film, and music credits, Elijah talks about the journey that shaped him as an artist, including working closely with legendary performers Patti LaBelle and Cicely Tyson. The conversation dives into his career,...

Starring Role: Sylvania Southview Grad Theron Wineinger. A scenic designer, experiential designer, and art director for theatre, opera and dance, Theron has an unbelievable portfolio of work and it all began in Northwest Toledo. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/214M4OKBbWcDivndnc2MTu Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stage-door-a-theatre-podcast-hosted-by-two-regular-guys...

Tradition. Family. Chaos. Love. Fiddler on the Roof has been connecting with audiences for generations, and now two of the stars bringing this production to life join Stage Door Podcast to talk about the show everyone will be talking about this summer. Steve Smithberger, one of the two actors playing Tevye, and Lydia Schafer, starring as Golde, discuss the pressure and excitement of stepping into...

Staging the Future: Where Theatre Changes Lives is program from the American Theatre Guild exploring how live theatre is shaping the next generation. The program is rooted in one core belief: access to the arts can transform lives, strengthen communities, and create lasting impact. Whether you're an educator, student, theatre professional, or advocate for arts access, this podcast brings you close...

Step inside the beautifully broken world of  The Play That Goes Wrong:  where missed cues, collapsing walls, and vanishing props aren’t mistakes… they’re the show. In this video episode, we go beyond the laughs of the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society’s disastrous (and wildly entertaining) production of  The Murder at Haversham Manor,  a loving parody in the spirit of The Mousetrap, to explore the...

Still Talking, with Carrie. Sometimes there's a lot more stuff to talk about after the "stop recording" button has been pushed. Here is just a little post⁣ ⁣ Spotify:⁣ https://open.spotify.com/show/214M4OKBbWcDivndnc2MTu⁣ ⁣ Apple Podcasts:⁣ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stage-door-a-theatre-podcast-hosted-by-two-regular-guys/id1573865415⁣

It starts like any high school story… and ends in unimaginable horror. In this episode, we spotlight Carrie the Musical , brought to the stage by Stone Productions. Based on Stephen King’s legendary story, this powerful show follows Carrie White, an outcast teen caught between relentless bullying at school and a deeply controlling home life. But Carrie is different, and as her telekinetic powers b...

Still Talking, with The Revolutionists. Sometimes there's a lot more stuff to talk about after the "stop recording" button has been pushed. Here is just a little post⁣ ⁣ Spotify:⁣ https://open.spotify.com/show/214M4OKBbWcDivndnc2MTu⁣ ⁣ Apple Podcasts:⁣ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stage-door-a-theatre-podcast-hosted-by-two-regular-guys/id1573865415⁣

What if the French Revolution wasn’t just history… but a full-blown, fourth-wall-breaking comedy? In this episode, we dive into The Revolutionists , Lauren Gunderson’s bold, irreverent, and wildly entertaining play that reimagines 1793 Paris through the voices of four fierce women who refuse to stay silent. Meet Olympe de Gouges, a playwright fighting to make her words matter. Charlotte Corday, an...

What happens when the very thing that defines you begins to slip away? In this episode, we explore Still Alice , the powerful stage adaptation of Lisa Genova’s bestselling novel. Centered on Dr. Alice Howland, a brilliant linguistics professor at Columbia University, the play follows her journey after an early-onset Alzheimer’s diagnosis turns her world upside down. As Alice fights to hold onto he...

This might be the biggest Broadway season Toledo has ever had. We’re talking: 👉 A North American tour launch happening HERE 👉 A Tony Award-winning Best Musical 👉 One of the funniest shows ever written 👉 And a lineup that will sell out fast We break it all down with Scott McGorty on Stage Door Podcast . THE BODYGUARD THE BOOK OF MORMON JERSEY BOYS MAMMA MIA! THE OUTSIDERS Don’t wait on this one...

Still Talking, with Tuesdays with Morrie . Sometimes there's a lot more stuff to talk about after the "stop recording" button has been pushed. Here is just a little post⁣ ⁣ Spotify:⁣ https://open.spotify.com/show/214M4OKBbWcDivndnc2MTu⁣ ⁣ Apple Podcasts:⁣ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stage-door-a-theatre-podcast-hosted-by-two-regular-guys/id1573865415⁣

What would you do if you had one final class on the meaning of life?⁣ ⁣ In this episode, we take a closer look at Tuesdays with Morrie, the powerful stage adaptation of Mitch Albom’s bestselling memoir, being performed by Actors Collaborative Toledo. This moving story follows Mitch, a career-driven journalist, who reconnects with his former college professor, Morrie Schwartz, after learning Morrie...

The gods are watching, and the adventure is just getting started.⁣ ⁣ In this episode, we dive into The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, presented as part of the University of Toledo’s 2025–2026 theatre season at the Center for Performing Arts. Based on The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan, this high-energy production brings myth, monsters, and a powerful rock score to life in a story tha...